$90 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Iowa City

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Cheapest round-trip
$179
Overall average: $194
American Airlines
Fri 1/9Sat 1/17
ORD - CID • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$179
Typical prices: $283-$468
American Airlines
Wed 3/25Tue 3/31
ORD - CID • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Iowa City (CHI-CID)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Iowa City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Iowa City

Fri, Jan 9 - Sat, Jan 17
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:24 am
ORD
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CID
1h 24mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:08 am - 11:40 am
CID
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ORD
1h 32mnonstop
$179American Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:43 pm - 8:25 am
ORD
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CID
11h 42m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 9:03 pm
CID
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ORD
11h 48m1 stop
$180Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 9 - Sat, Jan 17
Delta Logo
8:50 am - 3:35 pm
ORD
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CID
6h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:55 pm - 9:43 pm
CID
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ORD
6h 48m1 stop
$199Delta
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 8:25 am
ORD
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CID
26h 45m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 7:38 pm
CID
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ORD
10h 23m1 stop
$201Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 24 - Sun, Dec 28
United Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 4:53 pm
ORD
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CID
1h 18mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:28 am
CID
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ORD
1h 28mnonstop
$218United Airlines
Fri, Jan 2 - Mon, Jan 5
United Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 4:53 pm
ORD
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CID
1h 18mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:58 am
CID
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ORD
1h 28mnonstop
$239United Airlines
Sun, Jan 11 - Wed, May 20
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 11:31 am
ORD
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CID
5h 16m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:15 pm - 7:43 pm
CID
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ORD
3h 28m1 stop
$243Delta
Mon, Dec 22 - Mon, Dec 29
United Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 9:34 pm
ORD
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CID
1h 14mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:28 am
CID
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ORD
1h 28mnonstop
$250United Airlines
Fri, Jan 2 - Mon, Jan 5
United Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 7:23 pm
ORD
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CID
1h 18mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:58 am
CID
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ORD
1h 28mnonstop
$254United Airlines
Mon, Dec 22 - Sun, Dec 28
American Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 11:34 pm
ORD
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CID
1h 14mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:30 am
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1h 30mnonstop
$264American Airlines
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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$90
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Cedar Rapids

When to book flights from Chicago to Iowa City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Iowa City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Iowa City

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Iowa City?

    When flying out of Chicago you’ll be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. Iowa City does not have its own airport so you’ll be flying into nearby Cedar Rapids airport, which is 18.0 mi away.

  • How long does a flight from Chicago to Iowa City take?

    Direct flights cover the 210 miles separating Chicago and Iowa City in about 1h 09m.

  • How many flights are there between Chicago and Iowa City?

    46 direct flights run between Chicago and Iowa City on a daily basis. On average, there are about 327 departures each week.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly between Chicago and Iowa City?

    Consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Iowa City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Iowa City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Iowa City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Iowa City from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Iowa City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Iowa City with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Iowa City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Iowa City from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Iowa City?

    In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket between Chicago and Iowa City found on KAYAK was with American Airlines for $124. American Airlines offered a round-trip connection from $179 and United Airlines from $179.

Top tips for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Iowa City

  • There is no airport in Iowa City. Instead, you’ll be flying into Cedar Rapids Airport when flying between Chicago and Iowa City.
  • High season is considered to be June, July and August. The cheapest month to fly is October.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Chicago to Iowa City

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Iowa City? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9094 reviews
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
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After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

8.0 Excellentt, Dec 2025
ORD - RSW
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After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

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